Join host Mike Phillips on this week’s Leadership Toolkit as he welcomes Adrian Koehler, a no-nonsense leadership engagement expert and senior partner at Take New Ground. Adrian is known as the go-to guide for fast-moving leaders across various sectors. Prepare for an electrifying conversation filled with insights on leadership, management, entrepreneurship, and the remarkable journey from nursing to radically transforming lives in and out of prison. Dive deep into the mindset that distinguishes effective leaders and entrepreneurs, the philosophy of playing to win versus playing not to lose, and how facing one’s darker side can actually propel you forward in leadership and life.

🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways From This Episode

1️⃣ Leadership is Profoundly Human: Recognize and embrace the complexities inherent in every human-driven process.

2️⃣ Intensity as a Force for Good: Utilize personal traits, even intensity, as catalysts for positive change.

3️⃣ Shift Mindsets to 'Play to Win': Transition from a defensive to an offensive strategy in leadership interaction and innovation.

4️⃣ The Power of Inquiry: Foster an environment where asking the right questions breeds growth and solutions.

5️⃣ Holistic Ownership is Key: Embrace every aspect of being—light and dark—as a foundation for authentic leadership.

Embrace your leadership journey with courage and an open heart. Challenge your limits, own your story, and make your mark by playing to win. Visit our website for more resources and connect with Adrian to take your leadership game to new heights.

Contact Information:

Adrian Koehler
Email: Adrian@TakeNewGround.com
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/AdrianKoehlerInstagram: ⁠Instagram.com/Adrian.KWeb: TakeNewGround.com

Mike Phillips
Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeadTheTeam⁠
YouTube: ⁠YouTube.com/@MikePhillips

Credits:
Hosted by Mike Phillips
Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team
Guest: Adrian Koehler, Senior Partner at Take New Ground

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